Takada Universe For Women

Takada Universe opens fruity and bright, juicy red fruits lifted by a hint of pear and bergamot - a faithful nod to Kenzo World's sweet, fresh start. The heart turns properly floral, Egyptian jasmine leading over soft peony and a touch of rose, the white-floral bouquet that gives the original its feminine glow. The drydown is all about ambroxan, the clean, slightly woody musk that became Kenzo World's calling card, rounded here with a whisper of sandalwood and white musk. Compared with the genuine Kenzo, this budget version flattens some of the creamy, powdery orris-and-sandalwood polish that makes the original feel so modern and seamless, and the projection settles faster than the real thing's strong EDP wear. Even so, it keeps that recognisable fruity-floral-into-clean-musk arc that made Kenzo World a hit, an easy daily floral for spring and cooler-weather wear alike.